The last known duel in France took place in 1967, when Gaston Defferre insulted René Ribière at the French Parliament and was subsequently challenged to a duel fought with swords. Here's the newsreel footage of the duel

The last known duel in France took place in 1967, when Gaston Defferre insulted René Ribière at the French Parliament and was subsequently challenged to a duel fought with swords. Here's the newsreel footage of the duel

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The last known duel in France took place in 1967, when Gaston Defferre insulted René Ribière at the French Parliament and was subsequently challenged to a duel fought with swords. Here's the newsreel footage of the duel

1967 Epee Duel Deffere vs. Ribiere. Had no idea people were duelling so far into the 20th century. Interesting also for the close up views of duelling epees. They really do look a lot like fencing epees

Newsreel footage of one of the last duels in France. The duel was in 1967 between Gaston Deffere and Rene Ribiere, both delegates at the French National Assembly

TIL that french politicians used to duel when they were offended by another politician. Most of the time, it was sword duel. (MIC)